You're cordially invited

Our invites are finally in! I've been waiting for 2 mths for them. We ordered them from Joy's Card when we were in Hong Kong. It was so hard b/c I knew what I wanted but they didn't have it. So Mike helped us design our card. He did a great job. The only thing they messed up on was the front chinese characters of our last names are suppose to be red. We paid xtra money for them to do that. I was really pissed off. I wanted to cry and yell at Mike. But him being in HK, there was nothing really I could do since HK businesses do not beleive in giving refunds. Also, when I looked at the proof, it says nothing whatsoever about the color. sigh....


So I started playing around w/ the front trying to figure out how to add some color. Went to Michael's and scoured their ribbon area. This is what I came up with.


I was really surprised. It's really pretty and authentic. Overall I really love our invites.



The inside is really beautiful. I'm so excited to send these out. Everyone is asking us but I'm not ready yet. It's still too early, I'm 3 months away.

STDs

No it's not the disease, it's short for 'Save the Date'. It's recommended to send these out for couples who plan on having their special day during holidays and for out of town guests to make plans to attend.

There are different versions out there, Martha Stewart always has some great ideas. That woman is a genius. Some knotties opt to send out STD magnets. They're pretty cute but honestly, we can't afford to send out 300 of these. So D designed a STD for us to send out by email.


He did a fantastic job. All these images are from our photographers website. I absolutely think they're really impressive. I found them from Young_Love's bio who was her photographer. I just hope they'll do something just as fantastic for me.

Walking down the aisle

There are so many choices when to decorate the ceremony and the aisle is one of them. It's the most important aspect of the wedding b/c this is where you will walk down to where at the end is your future husband is waiting at the altar. This is the time for you to shine as a bride. All eyes are on you. As frightening as it sounds, I just hope that I don't trip.

Option #1
Aisle w/ some light or heavy petals.






















Option #2
Aisle runner w/ petals


girliebride2b


such a beautiful effect. But as always there are problems with the aisle runner. How dangerous it is if it isn't secured down b/c you might trip over it or if the wind picks up, petals and all will start to blow away.










I really like the monogramed aisle runners. It personalizes the ceremony alot.


Bridestarr



I think it would look fantastic that we could incorporate our invitations into the ceremony. I absolutely love it. I wonder if I could pull it off. Plus I could do one for the reception red carpeting with the words that say: "From this day forward...."

Calm soothing sounds

I've done a lot of researching on centerpieces hoping I would find a cheaper alternative to the regular floral ones. There were some slight problems w/ the regular centerpieces.

1. Cost per centerpiece is $45+ (since we have 30 tables, it's $45 x 30 tables = $1,575) ouch!

2. Lazy susan. Since we're having a 10 course meal w/ the lazy susan, most restaurants take off the centerpiece from the table to make room for the dishes. As a result, would waste the $45 centerpiece placed on the floor for no one to enjoy. [:(]

3. and lastly, $1,575 for centerpieces just isn't worth it. I would rather use that for better food or entertainment.



I decided to head to downtown one morning hoping to come up w/ my own centerpiece.
Target budget: $10
Degree of difficulty: easy and quick
and NO FAKE FLOWERS (ew to that)


so pretty, a field of orchids


Moskatels vases: $1.75
Roses: $5
Filler flowers: $3
Result: not all that great looking.






What to do? I've been racking my brain for ages. And found this on the knot.


photo courtesy of knottie Joobee

Unfortunately they don't sell them anymore at Pier1. She had bought them on sale for $10. So I have started the hunt!

I found it! It's not quite the same as hers but just as good.




photo courtesy of knottie Young_Love

I might do something similar to Young_Love but not sure yet. Will work on that around August. I already ordered them and they're sitting in the garage waiting to be opened and turned on for a calming waterfountain effect. aaaaaaaaahhhhh....

Mon, May 8

Teddy is constantly coughing and sneezing so I took him to the vet to make sure he's ok. He caught a cold, ended up w/ two shots, and some meds to take. Poor lil guy.



Plus no bath makes him a stinker. ew



Sun, May 7

There was a GTG today afternoon at the park in Torrance. So D, Teddy, and I trekked out to Torrance to hang w/ several other couples who will also bring thier furbabies. I didn't want to unleash T b/c I was afraid that he might run off and I can't catch him.


D started to play soccer w/ Clif&Me's kids. Teddy got sooo excited that we just had to unleash him to play.

Go T go!



They're so cute!

Sat, May 6

Jay and June's Wedding was this weekend and the ceremony/reception was held at Hilton Huntington Beach Waterfront. D and I overslept so we ended up missing the quick ceremony but arrived just in time for cocktails. yummy.

The festivities started and I couldn't wait to see June and Jay's grand entrance. Jay walked around like he was king while June clinging on was looking downward b/c she was so shy w/ all the attention and hollering. His wedding was hosted by ABC San Diego news anchor. They had a Korean drum performance, Helen sang Up, Up by Shania Twain, and I won the centerpiece. Woohoo!!!!





the cake came from Great Dane Bakery and the Lounge area was provided by Jay's partner who owns a rental company



Overall the food was really good which surprised us being hotel food and all.


Our table was the most rowdy table at the reception. We were the only ones on the dance floor. It went by really quick and very simple wedding. congrats Jay and June.

Friday, May 5

D and I went out to Twin Palms in Old Town Pasadena b/c his friend Missy was performing w/ her band. I've heard great things about her and D told me that she was going to be performing at our wedding. She was in Miss Saigon and other movies like the Jackie Chan ones.




Of course I'm gonna order the dessert. It was ok though


After dinner and Missy's performance we decided to bar hop. Started out at the new restaurant that opened up but there's a cover charge so we decided to go to Jake's to shoot some pool. Unfortunately, there's a half hour wait and walked over to Wokcano's bar and this is what we saw above the bar.


I wonder who's bras are these? Reminds me of Coyote Ugly

Back in Feb'06 D, his bro and I went to Hong Kong to vacay and mostly for wedding stuff. We were there from Feb 9 thru 23 and stayed at Mayfair Hotel in Jordan. It was fun and exciting but stressed at the same time.

Purchase majority of things that were on our list but omg I can't believe how relieved we were afterwards. We mostly spent our time at Golden Plaza, a building w/ five floors dedicated to wedding stuff. OMFG





Finally found a dress I like. Seriously the price couldn't be beat! It came w/ a veil, crinoline, alterations, and the dress! How could I say no. Plus I love the train and it's what I really wanted.



me in the dress!!

D decided to get a custom tux made for him and all his GM. This is what they'll basically look like.

They're so handsome.

Also ended up getting these other things...

Knottie GTGs

I so love them. It gives me a chance to get to know the girls who I talk to all day a face. The very first one I went to was really uncomfortable but eventually it got easier. D thinks it's totally hilarious that I get on the knot and chat w/ this girls all day w/ random things.

Sunday, April 29, 2006

We met at Wokcano in Old Town Pasadena organized by Wan-naBe, since her DH was out of town. They put us out in the patio and we just started talking and laughing so loud that they turned up the music to drown us out. OMG, the stories I could tell. I just can't beleive Clif&me's first wedding. Talk about ghetto. Holy Shit. The pastor comes down the ailse doing the electric slide in his metallic suit, her aunt is drunk walks up I'i while she's walking down the ailse and tells her that she loves her and thinks she's absolutely beautiful. Not only that, her uncle was videotaping the whole thing. Well, apparently the uncle got really bored of it so he starts taping himself booging. lol....i never laughed so hard where I had to go pee and didn't want to leave the table for fear that i'd miss something.

Oh and Pee&Bea shared her story about her boss, whom they call "lord of the rings" ROFLMAO what a winner. we took so many random pics. We were there from 5-8:45. Seriously didn't want it to end. Hopefully we'll do this again real soon.